Lakers prepare for Clippers game with Vanderbilt amid Doncic, Williams injuries
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers face the LA Clippers on October 29 without Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams, both ruled out due to injury. Lakers head coach JJ Redick indicated that Jarred Vanderbilt may fill a critical role at backup center, despite his preference for him as a wing. The team is navigating a challenging stretch of five games in seven nights and requires additional depth and defensive support. Vanderbilt has not played in the Lakers' first four games this season and now has a chance to secure his spot in the rotation.
- •Lakers play Clippers on October 29.
- •Doncic and Williams ruled out due to injuries.
- •JJ Redick considers using Jarred Vanderbilt at center.
- •Lakers face five games in seven nights.
- •Vanderbilt yet to play this season.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Reveal New Starting Lineup Without Luka Doncic
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — JJ Redick reveals Jarred Vanderbilt plan amid Luka Doncic, Ziaire Williams injuries
"LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were hit with a double whammy prior to their game against the LA Clippers on Wednesday evening when it was announced that both Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams were ruled out due to injury concerns. With the Lakers needing roster depth, especially in the front-court, head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that he was […] The post JJ Redick reveals Jarred Vanderbilt plan amid Luka Doncic, Ziaire Williams injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Los Angeles Lakers were forced to make big changes to the starting lineup with Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams both out. Head coach JJ Redick revealed that both players had soreness, and he didn’t want to risk injury by playing them in the second half of a back-to-back. The NBA scheduling saw the Lakers […] The post Lakers Reveal New Starting Lineup Without Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 5:10 AMLakers Reveal New Starting Lineup Without Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers were forced to make big changes to the starting lineup with Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams both out. Head coach JJ Redick revealed that both players had soreness, and he didn’t want to risk injury by playing them in the second half of a back-to-back. The NBA scheduling saw the Lakers […] The post Lakers Reveal New Starting Lineup Without Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 4:24 AMJJ Redick reveals Jarred Vanderbilt plan amid Luka Doncic, Ziaire Williams injuries
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were hit with a double whammy prior to their game against the LA Clippers on Wednesday evening when it was announced that both Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams were ruled out due to injury concerns. With the Lakers needing roster depth, especially in the front-court, head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that he was […] The post JJ Redick reveals Jarred Vanderbilt plan amid Luka Doncic, Ziaire Williams injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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